Oct. 7, 2019

“Miyabi to Aware (Chivalrous Grace and Sorrow)” Exhibition has started

From today, Oct. 07 (Mon.), “Miyabi to Aware (Chivalrous Grace and Sorrow)” Exhibition (Oct. 07 – Dec. 7, 2019 ) has started. Beginning with the paintings of Yasuda Yukihiko, Kikuchi Keigetsu redolent of Japanese beauty and spirit, and also fresh and limpid Sho (Calligraphy) of Sasaki Nobutsuna, Senge Takatomi and others color the exhibition. From the artworks of the painters who have unceasingly continued studying Japanese history, it is possible to follow what they have “Sought after.” Along with the autumn wind, we would be delighted to have you view the spirit of “Miyabi to Aware.”

Scene of display　　　　　　　　　　　　Hakubai (White Japanese apricot blossoms)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　（painted by Yasuda Yukihiko）

Sep. 2, 2019

The Twentieth Exhibition "Miyabi to Aware (Chivalrous Grace and Sorrow)" Exhibition will be held (Oct. 7 ~ Dec. 7, 2019).

At Shigyo Sosyu Collection・Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa permanent exhibition floor, on the theme of “Miyabi to Aware (Chivalrous Grace and Sorrow)” (Oct. 7 ~ Dec. 7, 2019), which flows in the root of the Japanese spirit, and focusing on the quintessence of artworks of Shigyo Sosyu Collection will be displayed. Yasuda Yukihiko, the leading collection of Japanese painting, and other variety of works will be displayed. We cordially await for your visit to our Gallery.

※From Sep. 30 (Mon.) ~ Oct. 5 (Sat.), Shigyo Sosyu Collection ・Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa will be closed for display change.

〈Miyabi to Aware (Chivalrous Grace and Sorrow)〉
These two Japanese beauty do not allow excess, and also detest insufficiency. In the threshold between the two, the blood permeated sincere-heart of the Japanese is indispensable. Without it the genuine beauty as the culture of Japan could not be depicted. ―― Shigyo Sosyu

Jun. 7, 2019

Advance notice of the next Exhibition: “Inner Power –Fire and Earth–” Exhibition (Jun. 24 ~ Sep. 28, 2019).

“Zen and Bushido” Exhibition which has been greatly favored will conclude on Jun. 15 (Sat.), and for the display change, both Shigyo Sosyu Collection and Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa will be closed from Jun. 17 (Mon.) ~ 22 (Sat.). Next Exhibition is titled “Inner Power – Fire and Earth–,” and the artworks overflowing with the power of creation which is the quintessence of Shigyo Sosyu Collection will be displayed. Starting from the leading western art collection such as Toshima Yasumasa and Yamaguch Takeo, they will invite us to the origin of “Inner Power,” and to the mystery of the respective works.


The new form is given birth — by the power of Creation from the sky into the depth of the humans, and humans having Fire and Earth in one’s hands. This Power of the Beginning is endless. Cosmic-energy destroys and creates everything transcending the limit of matters.

May. 14, 2019

“Zen and Bushido” Exhibition” (Period: Mar. 15 ~ Jun. 15, Sat.) displays are changed.

“Zen and Bushido” Exhibition” is receiving highly favorable response, and as we have ended the first half of the period (Mar.18~May 9), displays are changed for the second half of the period (May 14~Jun. 15). Over 20 new works including the first display of pictorial art and calligraphic works are exhibited. The first displayed works are such as a pair of “Dai Nanko” and “Sho Nanko” by Japanese Painter Kikuchi Keigetsu, calligraphy of Seki Daitetsu, Zen priest of Soto-sect (Celebrating the republishing of [Don’t Eat, if Not Able to Eat!] ). And also the works of Hakuin, Yasuda Yukihiko, Yamaoka Tesshu, Nantenbo are changed. Variety of works including the conventional leading works as well as the new works of Shigyo Sosyu Collection could be enjoyed. Please visit “Zen and Bushido” Exhibition with your friends.

May. 8, 2019

[Kuenandara Kuuna (Don’t Eat, if Not Able to Eat!)] by the barefooted Zen Priest Seki Daitetsu will be republished.

From Goma Shobo Shinsha, [Don’t Eat, if Not Able to Eat! ] (262 pages in superior binding duodecimo, ￥1,800 excluding tax) by the barefooted Zen Priest Seki Daitetsu will be published in early June. This masterpiece, which saved the life of Shigyo Sosyu, was first published forty years ago, and this time it will be republished by faithfully keeping its initial expression style. This ultimate book written by Seki Daitetsu, with one-shout given by this senior-master who had lived by the deadly-spirit, shall give a great courage to the readers. Accompanied by the passionate soulful comment by Shigyo Sosyu, at last, Seki Daitetsu shall revive. Shigyo Sosyu also writes the book-band of this book.

Apr. 25, 2019

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirty-eighth set will be on sale.

The thirty-eighth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from May 1 (Wed). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp. Having received your favorable support for nearly 3 years, this thirty-eighth Postcard Collection is the final set of the Postcard Collection, and in total of 304 postcards. It came out to be a delightful inclusive lineup of artworks, starting from the student days of the woods and nude woman of Toshima Yasumasa before going abroad to Spain, and portraits and sceneries in his days in Spain, as well as quinces that he cherished as his motif. It is an overwhelming varieties of Postcard Collection from which you might find your favorite works, or accumulate them as your art collection. It is possible to purchase from one postcard, so please feel free to order us. We will be happy to have your further utilization of this Collection.

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Apr. 1, 2019

Commemorating the 30th year after the death of Matsushita Konosuke, [Higan-e (To the Sorrowful Prayer]—Matsushita Konosuke and Today— will be published.

From PHP Institute, Inc., a book titled [Higan-e (To the Sorrowful Prayer)] based on Shigyo Sosyu’s lecture-meeting closing in on the philosophical thought and the humane management of Matsushita Konosuke will be published. Shigyo Sosyu, a business-person, inquires once again to the present world, “Higan (Sorrowful Prayer)” of Matsushita Konosuke, one human who built-up the postwar Japan yet died lamenting the future of Japan. What is “Matsushita Philosophy” aiming for the unification of humans and business management? It is one volume closing in on the heart of the straightforward philosophical thought. And this book will be published to commemorate the 30th year of the death of Matsushita Konosuke. We will be highly delighted if you take it in your hands at the bookstore.

Mar. 25, 2019

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirty-seventh set will be on sale.

The thirty-seventh set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from April 1 (Mon). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As the next thirty-eighth set will be the final selection, please look forward to the last lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Feb. 23, 2019

“Zen and Bushido” Exhibition will be held.

At Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Kouji-machi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), “Zen and Bushido” Exhibition ＜Mar. 18, 2019 (Mon.) ～Jun.15, 2019 (Sat.)＞ will be held. The living way of “Zen and Bushido,” which Shigyo Sosyu cherishes a deep affection for, is distinctly reflected in the accumulation of the works of Hakuin, Nantenbo, Kusunoki Masashige, Yamaoka Tessyu and such, and in the collection. In this exhibition, we will follow the Japanese “Longing,” which flows at the root of the Shigyo philosophy named “Zen and Bushido.” And also the works of Toshima Yasumasa will be displayed. We cordially await for your visit.
※Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa will be closed from Mar. 11 (Mon.) ~Mar. 16 (Sat.) due to display change.

Feb. 25, 2019

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirty-sixth set will be on sale.

The thirty-sixth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from March 1 (Fri). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Jan. 25, 2019

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirty-fifth set will be on sale.

The thirty-fifth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from February 1 (Fri). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Dec. 25, 2018

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirty-fourth set will be on sale.

The thirty-fourth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from January 5 (Sat). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Dec. 13, 2018

[Beyond the Wind – The Living Way of Zen and Bushido] by the chief priest Yokota Nanrei, the chief administrator of the Engaku-ji division of the Rinzai-sect of Buddhism, with Shigyo Sosyu, business person and author, will be published.

From PHP Institute, a colloquy book titled [Beyond the Wind] by the chief priest Yokota Nanrei, the chief administrator of the Engaku-ji division of the Rinzai-sect of Buddhism, and Shigyo Sosyu, author and business person, will be published. In PartⅠ“Cut Through the Spring Wind” the quintessence of Zen, and in PartⅡ“Gaze at 〈Kū (the Void)〉” closes in on the Wisdom Sutra (Prajnaparamita Sutra), and the Living Way of Bushido in PartⅢ“Philosophy of Yase-gaman (Endurance for the sake of Pride),” and in the last PartⅣ the zenith of Zen and Bushido is fully talked. Please enjoy the ultimate colloquy only the truth seeker could speak.

Nov. 26, 2018

”Spirit of Japan—The World of Nature in the Sight of Toshima Yasumasa—“ Exhibition will be extended.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to the numerous visitors who have visited “Spirit of Japan—The World of Nature in the Sight of Toshima Yasumasa—“ Exhibition. As this exhibition has received a favorable reception from the numerous visitors beyond our expectation, we will be extending the period of this exhibition for the time being. We cordially await for your continuous visit to the gallery.

Nov. 24, 2018

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirty-third set will be on sale.

The thirty-second set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from November 1 (Sat). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Nov. 5, 2018

[Colloquy Kajitsu-Retsuretsu (Summer Sun like the blazing fire, fervently impassioned Summer days) — Hearty Talk of Two Souls —] by a business person Shigyo Sosyu versus a medical school student Sahori Nobuya will be published.

Colloquy by a business person, author Shigyo Sosyu and a medical student Sahori Nobuya will be published by Kodansha Editorial Ltd. A young medical student, who has enthusiastically read Shigyo Sosyu’s literary works from 18 years old, closes in on the quintessence of Shigyo’s philosophical thought, and also the head-on hearty talk on the broad contents of literature, philosophy, religion, life-theory and others are covered, and it came out to be an ultimate colloquy book of 568 pages. It has taken place from the early evening to midnight for three consecutive nights in mid-summer of 2017 and the intensely talking figure of the two itself is manifested also in the book title. Though age, social position and environment of the two lives are completely different, they dash themselves against each other, and talk on the combustion of life. We would appreciate it, if you take up this book at the book store.

Oct. 25, 2018

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirty-second set will be on sale.

The thirty-second set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from November 1 (Thu). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Sep. 25, 2018

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirty-first set will be on sale.

The thirty-first set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from October 1 (Mon). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Aug. 17, 2018

“Now, Seek after Miguel de Unamuno―Homage to Unamuno” Exhibition will be held at Embassy of Spain in Japan (Period: Sept. 12 ~ Oct. 9, 2018).

To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of Japan-Spain Diplomatic Relations and the 800th Anniversary of the Foundation of Salamanca University, “Now, Seek after Miguel de Unamuno” Exhibition will be held at Embassy of Spain in Japan. Miguel de Unamuno is the leading thinker, author and poet of Spain, and also was the president of Salamanca University. This Year being the anniversary year of Spain, under the auspices of Salamanca University and Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa, and the cooperation of Embassy of Spain in Japan and Unamuno Resident Museum, we will comprehensively trace the personality of Unamuno through the photographic records and sketches which Unamuno depicted himself, and the acceptance and the transition of the translations of Unamuno’s literary works in Japan, and also introducing the city of Salamanca. And as homage, we will also be exhibiting the artworks of painter Toshima Yasumasa, who deeply cherished Unamuno, in combination with Unamuno’s words. We will cordially await for your visit to this exhibition.

Aug. 8, 2018

”Spirits of Japan —The World of Nature in the Sight of Toshima Yasumasa—” Exhibition will be held.

At Toshima Yasumasa Memorial Gallery (Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), “Spirits of Japan—The World of Nature in the Sight of Toshima Yasumasa—“ Exhibition (Aug. 13 (Mon.) ,2018~ Dec. 1 (Sat.), 2018) will be held. Trailing the backlight in the Japanese soft and gentle world of nature, and guided into the depth of woods, Toshima has seen within the beauty of reefs his own life and death. What has the painter, who in his later years has tried to express the state of mind of Sumi-painting in Western painting, seen in Japan? We will follow his locus through the display of photographs of Buddhist image of Nara, which he has taken in his young days, and Noh mask made after he went over to Spain and others. We cordially await for your visit.
※Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa will be closed for display renewal from Aug. 6 (Mon.) to Aug. 11 (Sat.).

“Copse-wood” Oil painting by Toshima Yasumasa

Aug. 25, 2018

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirtieth set will be on sale.

The thirtieth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from September 1 (Sat). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Jul. 25, 2018

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the twenty-nineth set will be on sale.

The twenty-nineth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from August 1 (Wed). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Jun. 25, 2018

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the twenty-eighth set will be on sale.

The twenty-eighth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from July 2 (Mon). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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May. 21, 2018

“Now, Seek after Miguel de Unamuno—Homage to Unamuno by the Japanese Painter Toshima Yasumasa” Exhibition has opened at Spanish-Japanese Cultural Center in Salamanca.

On May 17 (Thurs.), 2018, “Now, Seek after Miguel de Unamuno—Homage to Unamuno by the Japanese Painter Toshima Yasumasa” Exhibition has opened at “Empress Michiko Hall” in Spanish-Japanese Cultural Center, affiliated with Salamanca University (Period: May 18–June 15, 2018). At the Opening Ceremony, celebrating the 800th Anniversary of Foundation of Salamanca University, Vice-president Mr. Enrique Cavero Morán, First-secretary to the Japanese Embassy Mr. Suzuki Akira, Head-officer of Spanish-Japanese Cultural Center Mr. José – Abel Flores, Deputy-director of Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa, Mayumi Shigyo have attended and they have given their congratulatory address celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of Japan-Spain Diplomatic Relation, the 800th Anniversary of Foundation of Salamanca University and the Opening of the Exhibition to Link the Interchange of both countries. Violinist Ms. Lina Tur Bonet also celebrated Toshima Yasumasa by playing Bach’s Saraband and other pieces. And there were many Japanese who came all the way from Japan to attend this opening ceremony. On 18 (Fri.), the next day, at Salinas Hall, traditionally used for the lecture of music in the historical structure of Escuelas Menores on the campus of Salamanca University, under the joint auspices of Salamanca University and Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa, celebrating Unamuno and Toshima, concert by Ms. Lina Tur Bonet and Mr. Eduardo Fernández was held in the presence of the president and his wife of Salamanca University.

Apr. 14, 2018

”Now, Seek after Miguel de Unamuno” Exhibition (Period: May 18~June 15, 2018, in Salamanca, Spain) will be held at Spanish-Japanese Cultural Center in Salamanca University in Spain.

To celebrate the Establishment of Japan-Spain Diplomatic Relation, and the 800th Anniversary of Foundation of Salamanca University, “Now, Seek after Miguel de Unamuno―Homage to Unamuno by the Japanese Painter Toshima Yasumasa” Exhibition will be held at Spanish-Japanese Cultural Center (Centro Cultural Hispano-Japonés in Salamanca, Spain). Toshima was greatly influenced by the literary works of Miguel de Unamuno, the leading thinker, author and poet of Spain, and continued painting the people and the scenery of Spain for nearly 30 years. As this year being the celebrating year of Spain, the Homage Exhibition to Unamuno by Toshima Yasumasa will be held, under the Auspices of: Salamanca University and Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa, in Collaboration with: Embassy of Spain in Japan and Unamuno Resident Museum. The combination of Unamuno’s Words and Toshima Yasumasa’s Paintings will be exhibited, and the acceptance and transition of the translation of Unamuno’s literary works and others will be introduced. Exhibition will be held at “Empress Michiko Hall,” named after Her Imperial Majesty the Empress Michiko, of Spanish-Japanese Cultural Center, located in San Boal Palace of the sixteenth century, possessed by University of Salamanca. Furthermore, the Exhibition at Embassy of Spain will be held in September of this year. We will announce the schedule accordingly. We will be looking forward for your visit to the exhibition.

May. 25, 2018

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the twenty-seventh set will be on sale.

The twenty-seventh set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from June 1 (Fri). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Apr. 25, 2018

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the twenty-sixth set will be on sale.

The twenty-sixth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from May 1 (Tue). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Apr. 10, 2018

[The Christ of Velázquez] (Written by Miguel de Unamuno) Translation supervised by Shigyo Sosyu will be published.

To celebrate the Friendship of the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of Japan―Spain Diplomatic Relations, and the 800th Anniversary of Foundation of Salamanca University, one of the oldest University in Europe, in 2018, the religious poem by Miguel de Unamuno [The Christ of Velázquez] (Translation supervised by Shigyo Sosyu / Translated by Abe Misaki / Comment by Juan Masiá) will be on sale with the complete translation accomplished for the first time in Japan. This religious poem is the one, which Unamuno himself highly valued among his works. It is consisted of 89 cantos of religious poems, which Unamuno created meditating in front of [Christ Crucified] painted by the leading Spanish painter Velázquez. In these poems, the quintessence of religious spirit deriving from the Spanish mystic thought such as John of Cross, Saint Teresa of Ávila, and the soul of the Spanish Race are hidden within them. We would be delighted if you would take it in your hands.

Mar. 24, 2018

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the twenty-fifth set will be on sale.

The twenty-fifth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from April 2 (Mon). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Feb. 24, 2018

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the twenty-fourth set will be on sale.

The twenty-fourth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from March 1 (Thu). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Feb. 17, 2018

”In the Threshold between Abstract and Figurative” Exhibition will be held.

“In the Threshold between Abstract and Figurative” Exhibition 〈Feb. 26 (Mon.) 2018 ~ Aug. 4 (Sat.) 2018〉 will be held at Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Kouji-machi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). In the artworks of Shigyo Collection, among figurative arts, which possess the form, there are many expressions just as wandering toward abstract by cosmic mass and gravity are observed. In this exhibition, the choice selection of works, particularly Yamaguchi Takeo and Toshima Yasumasa and others, who struggled with the depicting object, fluctuating between abstract and figurative will be displayed. We cordially await for your visit to this exhibition.
※Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa will be closed for display change from Feb. 19 (Mon.) 2018 ~ Feb. 24 (Sat.) 2018.

Jan. 25, 2018

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the twenty-third set will be on sale.

The twenty-third set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from February 1 (Thu). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Dec. 25, 2017

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the twenty-second set will be on sale.

The twenty-second set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from January 4 (Thu). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Dec. 14, 2017

[Philosophy of Passion ― Unamuno and the Battle of “Life”] by Sasaki Takashi / Supervised by Shigyo Sosyu

To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of Japan and Spain Diplomatic Relations, and the 800th Anniversary of the Foundation of Salamanca University in 2018, [Philosophy of Passion ― Unamuno and the Battle of “Life”] by Sasaki Takashi has been supervised by Shigyo Sosyu and will be published by Hosei University Press. It will be the definitive book to know the leading Philosopher, Poet, representing the modern Spanish Spirit, Miguel De Unamuno (1864~1936). It approaches his great Human Magnetism and Depth, covering his life confronting the turbulent time from Spanish-American War to Spanish Civil War, and burning his Life continuously on Learning, Critique, Artistic works. It is a revised and substantially enlarged edition of the great book by Sasaki Takashi [Philosophy of Don Quixote―Thought and Life of Unamuno―](Published in 1976, by Kodansha), which Shigyo Sosyu kept reading as his favorite book. It is a rewarding book with additional essays including the literary comparative of “Unamuno and Soseki,” three new essays and others.

Nov. 25, 2017

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the twenty-first set will be on sale.

The twenty-first set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from December 1 (Fri). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Oct. 25, 2017

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the twentieth set will be on sale.

The twentieth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from November 1 (Wed). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Sep. 25, 2017

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the nineteenth set will be on sale.

The nineteenth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from October 2 (Mon). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Aug. 25, 2017

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the eighteenth set will be on sale.

The eighteenth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from September 1 (Fri). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Aug. 3, 2017

“Path to the Creation －Camino a la Creación－“ Exhibition will be held.

“Path to the Creation －Camino a la Creación－” Exhibition 〈Sept. 1, (Fri.) ~ Feb. 3, (Sat.)〉 will be held at Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Koji-machi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). In this exhibition, the process of creation of Toshima Yasumasa’s works up to the completion is being followed, by displaying the passing phases of form and changes in expression of his oil paintings and sculptures, and the completed works with the combination of valuable materials during his production. These materials were originally recorded by Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa with the cooperation of Toshima Yasumasa in his lifetime. Numerous materials such as unpublished terracotta figures, the early stage of oil painting when he began painting will be displayed. We cordially await for your visit to the Gallery.
※The gallery will be closed from Aug. 21 (Mon.) to Aug. 31 (Thus.) for display change.

Jul. 25, 2017

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the seventeenth set will be on sale.

The seventeenth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from August 1 (Tue). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Jun. 24, 2017

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the sixteenth set will be on sale.

The sixteenth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from July 1 (Sat). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Jun. 14, 2017

“Spain in the Sight of Toshima Yasumasa” Exhibition organized by Instituto Cervantes de Tokio has finished in great success.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for visiting “Spain in the Sight of Toshima Yasumasa” Exhibition (May 12~June 10, 2017) held at Instituto Cervantes de Tokio. Thanks to your cooperation, we have been able to finish with great success in recording the highest level of number of visitors to Instituto Cervantes de Tokio. Also at Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa, “Toshima Yasumasa ― Vestiges in Japan―” Exhibition, the works of his young days in Japan as well as his last days are continuously being appreciated. And the works favored in the Exhibition at Instituto Cervantes de Tokio are also displayed. We cordially await for your visit to the Gallery.

Jun. 12, 2017

Violin Concert by Ms. Lina Tur Bonet was held as one part of “Spain in the Sight of Toshima Yasumasa” Exhibition.

On May 19, 2017, the leading Spanish violinist Ms. Lina Tur Bonet held her first concert before her debut in Japan at Embassy of Spain in Japan. This concert was a first attempt to play music in the presence of the paintings of Toshima Yasumasa displayed in “Spain in the Sight of Toshima Yasumasa” Exhibition held in Instituto Cervantes de Tokio. In this concert, Bach’s Violin Sonata “Chaconne”, which Toshima was fond of listening, and Poulenc’s Violin and Piano Sonata (piano by Daniel Kujavec) dedicated to the leading poet of Granada García Lorca, and others were played. Ms. Bonet drew much inspiration from the art of Toshima Yasumasa and dedicated her homage to Toshima.

May. 25, 2017

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the fifteenth set will be on sale.

The fifteenth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from June 1 (Thu). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Apr. 25, 2017

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the fourteenth set will be on sale.

The fourteenth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from May 1 (Mon). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥52 stamp.

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Apr. 12, 2017

“Spain in the Sight of Toshima Yasumasa” Exhibition at Instituto Cervantes Tokio, and “Toshima Yasumasa ― Vestiges in Japan ―” at Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa will be held.

At Instituto Cervantes Tokio, Spanish government-managed culture―education facility, “Spain in the Sight of Toshima Yasumasa” Exhibition (May 12 (Fri.) ~ June 10 (Sat.) 2017, closed on Sundays and holidays, open 11:00 ~ 18:00), will be held. Toshima spent nearly thirty years in Spain gazing and kept depicting its natural features and people. His artworks together with the numerous photographic films taken by Toshima will be exhibited. Focusing on scenery of Spain and portraits, about 70 works (including replacing works) will be exhibited.
During this period, in Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa, Toshima’s artworks before going to Spain and his last years works in Japan titled “Toshima Yasumasa ― Vestiges in Japan” Exhibition (May 12 (Fri.) ~ Aug. 19 (Sat.) 2017, closed on Sundays and holidays, open 11:00 ~ 18:00), about 50 works will be exhibited. His sketches and nudes, and also the works depicting woods of forests and shrines in his Musashino Art University days, furthermore, works depicted after returning to Japan will be exhibited. Together with the Exhibition at Instituto Cervantes Tokio, we cordially await for your visit. Thank you.

※Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa will be closed during May 1 (Mon.) ~ May 11 (Thurs.) for exhibition items change.

Apr. 11, 2017

[Hiten (Sorrow of the Heavens)]Collection of poems by Miura Giichi will be republished.

Collection of poems by Miura Giichi [Hiten (Sorrow of the Heavens)] will be published. Miura Giichi is a personage known to have devoted himself to the development of defeated Japan and composed jewels of Waka poems manifesting the soul of Japan all through his life. Shigyo Sosyu highly esteemed Miura Giichi from his young days, and sensed romanticism the Japanese has continuously succeeded from antiquity in his Waka, and has enthusiastically read [Hiten]. However, this [Hiten] was ceased publication for long and rather difficult to obtain it at present. This republication is a definitive edition incliding all of Waka published in [Hiten] in prewar and postwar period, and furthermore, Waka of [Zoku-Hiten (Sequel of Hiten)] organized privately by his bereaved family after his death is included. Shigyo Sosyu has contributed words on book cover band and also contributed a writing “On Republication of [Hiten].” We will appreciate it if you take this book in your hands.

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Mar. 25, 2017

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirteenth set will be on sale.

The thirteenth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from April 1 (Sat). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Mar. 10, 2017

[Oh, Popoi! ―Return to the Days―] is on sale now.

From PHP Institute, Inc. Shigyo Sosyu’s latest book [Oh, Popoi! ―Return to the Days―] is on sale now. This book is compiled from the two years serialized interview articles in bimonthly magazine REKISHI-TU (WAC inc.). It narrates a mysterious half a lifetime of the author “Shigyo Sosyu.” We would appreciate it if you take this book in your hands.

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Feb. 25, 2017

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the twelfth set will be on sale.

The twelfth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from March 1 (Wed). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Feb. 2, 2017

[The Tragic Sense of Life] by Miguel de Unamuno will be republished.

[The Tragic Sense of Life] (Translated by Kanki Keizo /Sasaki Takashi, commentated by Juan Masia) by Miguel de Unamuno, which has been out of print for long, will be republished from Hosei University Press. This volume is a masterpiece of Unamuno known in Spain as the philosopher who cried out the sorrow of human agony longing for immortality. This time a long-awaited republishing has been realized. Shigyo Sosyu recommends this book as his desk-side book from his youth and he often refers to this book as the one that definitely influenced building his own thoughts in his writings. On this occasion of republishing, Shigyo Sosyu has contributed his words on the book-band. We would appreciate it if you take this book in your hands.

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⇒ http://www.h-up.com/books/isbn978-4-588-12006-0.html

Jan. 26, 2017

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the eleventh set will be on sale.

The eleventh set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from February 1 (Wed). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Jan. 10, 2017

[Philosophy of “Akogare (Longing)”] by Shigyo Sosyu will be published.

Literary work of Shigyo Sosyu [Philosophy of “Akogare (Longing)”] will be published by PHP Institute, Inc. In this literary work, author’s unique philosophical contemplation on the theme of “Akogare (Longing)” is narrated. It is composed of 4 parts, “Revere the Verticality,” “Cherish the Irrationality,” “Live in Revolution,” “Eat the Books.” Through these themes, contents will lead to the core of the author’s Thought. Contemplating on “Human is the Being that Lives for Akogare (Longing), Dies for Akogare (Longing),” this is a work that embraces everlasting affection of the author for “Akogare (Longing).” This book is scheduled to be on sale at the last of January.

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Dec. 20, 2016

In NHK Sunday Museum “Granada・ Painting Collection of the Soul －Toshima Yasumasa・Solitary Realism” will be broadcasted.

In the art program of NHK “Sunday Museum,” the artworks of Western-style painter Toshima Yasumasa titled “Granada・Painting Collection of the Soul －Toshima Yasumasa・Solitary Realism” will be featured.
Toshima who sought the human existence all through his life and his Realism paintings, which impress strong life view has gained much interest among art-lovers. NHK has gathered detailed information including unknown artwork activities of Toshima in Spain, and pursued Toshima’s life and artworks. We would highly appreciate your viewing this program. ※The title of the program and the date of the broadcast may change. We would like to ask your understanding.

⇒ In Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa, the paintings of Toshima Yasumasa is permanently exhibited.

Dec. 27, 2016

[Identity of Life] (Volume I・II) by Shigyo Sosyu will be published.

Literary work of Shigyo Sosyu [Identity of Life] (Volume I・II) will be published by KODANSHA EDITORIAL LTD. In this literary work, the unique theory of “Combustion of Life” is fully narrated by various themes of science, philosophy, living, art and others. And also the author’s long standing studies on the Cosmos・Life・Civilization are exhaustively narrated. This answer-to-query form of literary work is originally based on the dialogue of the author answering the various perspective of queries given from biologists, researchers, university associates and others. This continued dialogue of over ten years has been compiled into two volumes and revised into further readable version. And the newly added 1200 items of annotations by the author, multilayeredly complement the author’s intended meaning of the words. Furthermore, the supplementary answer-to queries, which could not have been included in the chapters, may be read as “Miscellaneous Talk” at the end of the volume. This book is scheduled to be on sale in early January 2017.

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Dec. 27, 2016

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the tenth set will be on sale.

The tenth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from January 4 (Wed). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Nov. 25, 2016

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the ninth set will be on sale.

The ninth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from December 1 (Thu). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Oct. 25, 2016

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the eighth set will be on sale.

The eighth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from November 1 (Tue). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Oct. 1, 2016

Booklet “The Art of Passion” (by Shigyo Sosyu) will be issued.

Booklet “The Art of Passion” (KODANSHA EDITORIAL LTD.) introducing the writings, which express the art thought of Shigyo Sosyu, combined with the works of Shigyo Sosyu Collection (numerous color illustration) is being issued. This booklet is composed of three sections. In Section One, the consecutive interview articles titled “The Art of Passion,” published in the monthly opinion magazine [Seiron] (Nov. 2013~Jan. 2014), in which the fundamental thought constituting Shigyo Sosyu Collection is being spoken. Section Two was planned as the result of good reputation of the consecutive interview articles, and it introduces the entire 24 series of color gravure (Feb. 2014 ~ Jan. 2016) of the representative works of the Collection. Section Three introduces the works of Yasuda Yukihiko, which were used as the cover painting of the monthly magazine [Seiron] (Nov. 2011 ~ Jan. 2014), together with the writings of Shigyo Sosyu. In addition, the essays on Yasuda Yukihiko, which Shigyo Sosyu has written in the past, are included.

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Sep. 24, 2016

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the seventh set will be on sale.

The seventh set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from October 1 (Sat). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Aug. 25, 2016

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the sixth set will be on sale.

The sixth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from September 1 (Thu). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Aug. 12, 2016

Booklet “Toshima Yasumasa The Stratum of Existence―Encounter and Recurrence” (Lectured by Professor Koike Hisako) will be issued.

To celebrate the publication of “Solitary Realism―The Art of Toshima Yasumasa―,” the lecture by Professor Koike Hisako, Faculty of Literature, Department of Philosophy, Kokugakuin University, titled ‘Toshima Yasumasa The Stratum of Existence―Encounter and Recurrence’ (by Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa) held at Instituto Cervantes Tokio, the Spanish National Culture and Education Facility will be issued as a booklet. Professor Koike Hisako, the leading authority in the study of medieval art history has contemplated Toshima‘s art from the perspective of art history. And by comparing with Velázquez, Rouault and Spanish religious sculptures et al. that Toshima must have appreciated and it retraces his footsteps.

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Jul. 25, 2016

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the fifth set will be on sale.

The fifth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from August 1 (Mon). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Jun. 25, 2016

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the fourth set will be on sale.

The fourth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from July 1 (Fri). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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May. 30, 2016

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the third set will be on sale.

The third set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from June 1 (Wed). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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May. 12, 2016

‘Doku o Kurae (Eat the Poison)’ written by Shigyo Sosyu is printed in “Rou ni Manabu (Learn in Old Age),” a book of joint authorship, will be published.

In this book, the word ‘Rou (Old Age)’ is grasped in the context embracing query of “How to Age.” Five authors who are active in various circles speak on the aging of humans in their own unique viewpoint. As one of the authors, Shigyo Sosyu casts a theory of ‘Doku o Kurae (Eat the Poison) as an antithesis to the presently prevailing erroneous concept of ‘Growing Old.’ Shigyo Sosyu speaks on the righteous way of ‘to Age’ and how one should aim to live in his unique life theory of ‘Rou (Old Age).’ “Rou ni Manabu (Learn in Old Age)” is scheduled to be on sale at the end of May.

Apr. 30, 2016

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the second set will be on sale.

The second set of Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection will be on sale from May 2(Mon). Following the first set which is favorably being on sale, the choice selection of 8 new paintings is made into postcards. Different paintings may be accumulated every month, so please look forward to the selection of new lineup. As it is a standard postcard size, it may be mailed with a ¥62 stamp.

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Apr. 16, 2016

[Unmei e no Ai (Love of Fate)－amor fati－] Exhibition will be Extended.

The present Exhibition of [Unmei e no Ai (Love of Fate)－amor fati－] is receiving a large number of visitors continuously since [Solitary Realism] Exhibition held at The Embassy of Spain in Japan last November. And also as “Solitary Realism－The Art of Toshima Yasumasa－” was published in March, we are receiving numerous inquiries from the readers beyond our expectations. As many of Toshima’s art works in this book are displayed in this Exhibition, we will be extending it for the time being. We cordially await for your continuous visit to our Gallery.

Mar. 28, 2016

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the first set of series will be on sale.

The first set of the choice selection of postcards from numerous magnetic paintings of Toshima Yasumasa will be on sale from April 1(Fri). We will be introducing a set of 8 postcards every month in series. Different paintings are serialized every month for extended period, so it may be accumulated as the postcard collection. As it is a standard postcard size, it may be mailed with a ¥62 stamp. Magnetism of Toshima’s Art is profoundly condensed in these postcards.

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Mar. 7, 2016

Publication Lecture on “Solitary Realism－The Art of Toshima Yasumasa－” will be held.

“Solitary Realism－The Art of Toshima Yasumasa－” (by Shigyo Sosyu, published by KODANSHA EDITORIAL LTD.) is scheduled to be published in mid-March. To celebrate this publication, the lecture by the leading authority on Western art history Ms. Koike Hisako (Professor of Kokugakuin University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Philosophy) will be held at Cervantes Institute, Spanish Government-managed in Tokyo. She has contributed a thesis “Toshima Yasumasa－Stratum of Existence－” for this book. In this lecture, she will speak on “Toshima Art” in the stream of art history, from the academic view point. If you would like to attend, please apply from the following link.

Attendance Application Only site:
⇒ http://reservas.palabras.jp/ja/evento/636/戸嶋靖昌の芸術−存在の地層−
※When seats are full, application will be closed. We thank you for your understanding in advance.

Feb. 22, 2016

”Solitary Realism－The Art of Toshima Yasumasa－” by Shigyo Sosyu is being published.

“Solitary Realism －The Art of Toshima Yasumasa－” is the title of the book introducing the art works and the life of Toshima Yasumasa, in a definitive edition is being published by KODANSHA EDITORIAL LTD.
This book introduces in color printing, a numerous works of Toshima with the artistic essays and poetry on Toshima’s art by Shigyo Sosyu. And also, contribution thesis by the leading authority on Western art history, Professor Koike Hisako of Kokugakuin University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Philosophy is recorded. The quintessence of Toshima’s art and his life of accomplishing the noble solitude, with the most detailed chronology and photographs are compiled into a book.
It is scheduled to be on sale in early March, 2016 at the bookstores. We would appreciate it if you could look through this book at the bookstore.

Jan.25, 2016

[Unmei e no Ai (Love of Fate)－Amor fati－] Exhibition will be Extended.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to many of the viewers visiting [Solitary Realism－The Art of Toshima Yasumasa－] (Under the auspices of The Embassy of Spain) in November 2015. At present, in [Unmei e no Ai (Love of Fate)－Amor fati－]Exhibition held at Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa, many of Toshima Yasumasa Arts are displayed including those gained good reputation at [Solitary Realism－The Art of Toshima Yasumasa－] Exhibition.

Dec. 10, 2015

[Solitary Realism-The Art of Toshima Yasumasa-] Exhibition under the auspices of The Embassy of Spain in Japan has finished with great success.

We would like to express our sincere thanks for numerous viewers visiting [Solitary Realism-The Art of Toshima Yasumasa-] Exhibition under the auspices of The Embassy of Spain in Japan from Nov. 5 ~28, 2015. With your kind cooperation, we were able to finish under great success of recording the highest visitor count in the history of The Embassy of Spain. Some of the impressive works of Toshima Yasumasa are continuously displayed in [Love of Fate- Amor fati-] Exhibition at our Gallery. We cordially await for your visit to our Gallery.

All of the Staffs of [Solitary Realism- The Art of Toshima Yasumasa-] Exhibition from The Embassy of Spain in Japan and Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa.

Oct. 8, 2015

[Unmei e no Ai (Love of Fate) –Amor fati-] Exhibition is now on display at Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa Annex.

[Unmei e no Ai (Love of Fate)- Amor fati-] is "The way of Life to sustain <Kokou (Noble Solitude)> , that is accepting one's own Karma, Live only by oneself and Die by oneself". This is the fundamental Thought constituting Sosyu Collection.
Together with the Exhibition of [Solitary Realism – The Art of Toshima Yasumasa-] held in Embassy of Spain in Japan, the main theme is [Unmei e no Ai (Love of Fate)] which sustained the Passion for the Art and its [Kokou (Noble Solitude)]. The works of Toshima Yasumasa and Sosyu Collection are exhibited accordingly. From Sosyu Collection, impressive works of Toyama Mitsuru, Takahashi Deisyu, Yasuda Yukihiko, Yamaguchi Takeo, Hirano Ryo, et al. are displayed. (Displayed works may change during this exhibition). We sincerely await for your visit.

Aug. 1, 2015

“Tamashii no Nenshou e (To the Combustion of the Soul)”
A dialogue between Shimizu Katsuyoshi, a Book Sommelier and Shigyo Sosyu, an Author, is currently on sale.

'Honest' and outspoken dialogue between Shimizu Katsuyoshi, manager of a unique book store [Dokusho no Susume (Encouragement on Book Reading)], also called as a Book Sommelier, and Shigyo Sosyu, an Author, is published. This book is presented to those who have doubts and queries about this world, about Japan and about contemporary times! Two Fine-spirited men will clear cut with their swords, various aspects of this world and encourage you to live straight ahead.

[Dokusho no Susume] website
⇒ http://dokusume.com/modules/store/

“Tamashii no Nenshou e (To the Combustion of the Soul)” facebook
⇒ https://www.facebook.com/tamanen2015

Aug. 1, 2015

Toshima Yasumasa Art Card is available. The power of Toshima's Art is condensed intact in 8 types of Art Cards.

The choice selection from Toshima Yasumasa's paintings is reproduced into 8 Art Cards. They appear in the rough texture of oil paint canvas, and their mat-finish lusters are picturesque. On the reverse side of each cards, words of Toshima Yasumasa or Shigyo Sosyu are inserted. They are 2L size (178 x 27mm) cards.
As they are non-standard-large-size post cards, they may be suitable for display in frames.

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May 18, 2015

[Bi ni totte, Gi towa nanika (For Beauty, what is Eternal Truth?) – Sosyu Collection - ]
Exhibition is currently displayed at the exhibition space of Shigyo Sosyu Collection, Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa in Kouji-machi.

The motto of Sosyu Collection [Gi narazaru Mono wa kekkyoku Bi dewanai (Not Eternally True one is ultimately Not Beautiful)] is a quotation from the calligraphy of Takamura Kotaro. This is exactly the spirit of [Yugoku no Geijyutsu (Art of Sorrowful Patriotism)] in which Shigyo Sosyu himself has accumulated the works of Japanese Souls, who lamented, cherished and combusted their lives for Japan, and pass them down the generations.
In this Exhibition, the main theme is [Gi ni tsuranukareta Bi (Beauty penetrated by Eternal Truth)]. Yasuda Yukihiko, Mishima Yukio, Takamura Koutaro, Michishige Shinkyo, and many other collections are displayed. We await for your visit.

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May 16, 2015This exhibition is finished.

[Musashifuchu-Five Fiery Oil Painters Exhibition] Paintings of Toshima Yasumasa were displayed.

The theme was [Fervor and Richness] of Paintings. Toshima Yasumasa, as one of the oil painters who had connection with Fuchu, was introduced as the painter of [Roaring and Wailing of the Soul is Being Heard] and 23 selected paintings were displayed.
[Man of Albayzín – Image of Miguel], Toshima's leading painting in his time in Spain, was used as posters, tickets and also as advertising stickers in Keio-line vehicles.

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